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jfallen
31st July 2011, 02:25 PM
I'm a no questions asked sale. Will be my first New car ever, hopefully sometime next year.

I'll be getting one in White.

hachi_dk
1st August 2011, 01:12 AM
Highly likely

ae8zn6
1st August 2011, 02:17 AM
Obviously some factors will be considered including pricing and the increasingly unlikely turbo model

Victim
1st August 2011, 03:53 PM
Obviously some factors will be considered including pricing and the increasingly unlikely turbo model

+1. Hard to answer this question when there's no price information as of now.

I too would hold out for a turbo model, and would probably hesitate just a fraction if no such option was available.

But at the end of the day, I'd buy one if I had the coin but wouldn't let it ruin my life if I didn't, after all it hasn't inspired the same love-at-first-sight as the original 86's.

motorculture
2nd August 2011, 05:07 PM
yep . add me to the list .. gonna make sure this is the first brand new car i get ...

willa
2nd August 2011, 06:15 PM
Not until they are older and there proves to be a strong aftermarket. But definitely plan on owning one at some point!

hachirusto
2nd August 2011, 08:41 PM
Not until they are older and there proves to be a strong aftermarket. But definitely plan on owning one at some point!

if you want strong after market support , there needs to be strong initial sales and people wanting to modify it. Company's are not going to make parts for cars which are not going to sell in high numbers especially in australia.

Pending my financial situation when they get released I will be looking to get one and if they are going to be popular and I am still in my current job it maybe the test bed for after market developments :)

FoldKing86
2nd August 2011, 10:33 PM
If it isn't sub $30,000 then ill wait for a second hand 1.

If it is above $30,000 then it better be dam good.

Ill make my own assumption when i see it in the flesh and see the final release specs

4.5AG
2nd August 2011, 11:03 PM
I have ordered my personalized plates FT86.... Just waiting or the car o be released...but I heard the Subaru version will be called the all new WRX/STi.

AJPS
3rd August 2011, 11:33 AM
pending what its like ajps will be doing parts for them

and yes I will buy one, even if I have to sell an organ

johl
3rd August 2011, 05:28 PM
just bought a new car this year and it was the mrs choice. so i should be due to update my car in 2-3 years, by then the second series might be out and worth a look. really not a fan of buying the first series of a new car

hachirusto
3rd August 2011, 08:45 PM
lol I just impulse brought some plates for this car if I ever get one, will post up photos when they arrive

jfallen
4th August 2011, 05:27 PM
just bought a new car this year and it was the mrs choice.

Classic, guess you voted for option 2 then ;)

While I know I'll get one new, as I said in post 1 and I know it'll have a crappy electronic, "Drive-by-wire" throttle that WILL, RUIN THE EXPERIENCE. I can live in hope that it has a proper cable. Or simply replace it straight away.

Jordan.

Victim
5th August 2011, 11:09 AM
I plan on replacing the motor for a 4k, for more respect.

ae8zn6
5th August 2011, 08:37 PM
I plan on replacing the motor for a 4k, for more respect.
So your kinda like a pirate that cuts off his own leg so he can have peg-leg cred?

McLEVIN
5th August 2011, 10:41 PM
Haha

cooter
6th August 2011, 04:47 PM
deffo getting one. i rekon remove the boxer n fit a beams.

Moebius
8th August 2011, 03:05 PM
For people who say they are definitely getting one, I'm interested in how much you would pay? For example, if it is $60k would you still get one?

70XIN
8th August 2011, 11:54 PM
If it's a cent over $35k (which it will be, i can't see it making the ludicrously cheap prices people are claiming), i'll be upgrading to a used lotus elise before the 'FT86'

slydar
10th August 2011, 05:08 PM
almost definately will never buy one, new or 2nd hand. depsite Moto P's (club4ag webmasters) high praise. it has no real relevance to me. and no matter what i cannot get past the boxxer. theyre ugly and they sound funny. and dont belong in an FR car IMO.

when i bought my first 86 (quite a while before lot of people here) it was already pretty old.

for me a sports car should be either something you can mess with. or so awesome you dont need to. the FT is not really either.

Vance
15th August 2011, 01:01 AM
im in for series 2 when there is already aftermarket support and improved looks. look at zenki ae86's..... so ugly

i am also weary of buying a series 1 new car because usually in the first 6 months to 2 years they have annoying or worse problems from the factory.

of course they would have to be cheaper than 30k or id rather jump in a s2k

OniKyan
15th August 2011, 01:42 AM
They're okay but I can think of better cars in that price point. Not brand new but heaps better.

Few examples: S2000, M3, FD RX7, BNR32, Escort Cosworth RS, CE9A (Evo 3).

hachirusto
15th August 2011, 02:53 PM
Hard to compare a car to something that hasn't even come out don't you think ? If there is no support from buyers there will be very little aftermarket support

OniKyan
15th August 2011, 04:28 PM
Hard to compare a car to something that hasn't even come out don't you think ? If there is no support from buyers there will be very little aftermarket support

No, not really.

FT86 is meant to be some cheap, low performance, sub 35k shopping trolley(like the AE86). Not even in the same league as anything I mentioned, yet it will probably cost more.

Vance
17th August 2011, 12:24 AM
considering the hyundai genesis or s2000 arent really much different from this car and they were 70k+ in this country im thinking we all may be in for a big shock when its priced against a mx5 at 55k

4.5AG
17th August 2011, 07:04 PM
got my plates today.http://tapatalk.com/mu/7cb67cc0-75f9-e816.jpg
Just waiting or the car to be released...

FoldKing86
17th August 2011, 09:10 PM
considering the hyundai genesis or s2000 arent really much different from this car and they were 70k+ in this country im thinking we all may be in for a big shock when its priced against a mx5 at 55k

My out of thin air guess is between $35000-40000

erik
31st August 2011, 11:01 AM
not a fan of the interior,
but other then that... its hectic

Slimer86
6th September 2011, 11:41 PM
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/08/the-truth-about-the-ft-86-straight-from-the-mouth-of-the-chief-engineer/
Not sure if this has been posted else where yet, but an interesting read.

KevyBby
12th September 2011, 06:17 PM
will defiantly get my hands on one at some point in my life. maybe in about 3-7 years when a series 2 or 3 comes out.
as said earlier, not fond of 1 series due to re-calls/faults ect.
and also not one to argue about aftermarket support for the FT86. if a late model or new car was bought (in my situation), it would be a daily driver.
all it would have is a set of coilovers & rims, id save all the modifying for my track car.

LittleRedSpirit
12th September 2011, 10:03 PM
If it has an inline 4 cylinder toyota engine with a Yamaha lineage head, that screams like a motorbike. Otherwise no.

Jimmee1990
13th September 2011, 12:46 AM
Why all the hate for subaru engines? They're more than capable of making good power reliably and sound fine as long as you run an equal length exhaust manifold.

Vance
13th September 2011, 12:51 AM
and the boxer in it is tuned by yamaha anyway. its gonna rev like a motorbike

plohl
13th September 2011, 03:37 PM
I think there is too much speculation at the moment. Within 6 months of its release we'll know what the car is capable of and what direction it will head in terms of after market performance.

It'll be interesting to say the least.

hollywood89
13th September 2011, 10:08 PM
will probably get one but not if its over 40k...if it is over 40k, i'd probably go for an evo 9 or something...

Vance
14th September 2011, 10:28 PM
well they said they were chasing down a lfa in a ft86 so it must go pretty good. im expecting great things but im also expecting 50-70k

RolandGTV85
15th September 2011, 12:53 AM
My mechanic who has contacts in toyota says 35-45 depending on the model. ive always found him reliable with this sorta info.... i hope so anyway

Vance
15th September 2011, 09:09 AM
everything ive been hearing from toyota is that it will be priced against the mx5

johl
15th September 2011, 08:29 PM
i cant see it being more expensive than the base model wrx, so i would think sub 40k

Wataru
21st September 2011, 10:08 PM
I won't get one like most ppl I can't get past the boxer engine. Soon as you get an exhaust everyone is going to think you are in a sex spec rexy.

My mate had a Liberty EJ25, just normal driving wrapped the heads and it was pretty much gone from there. While I drove his car once, absolutely needed a car, never got that rush, or that smile that spreads across your face when you are in your hachi with your foot to the floor. It didn't rev very quickly, still a very nice car but no were near as fun as my hachi.

The FT86 is a dead sexy car but. I guess I keep looking at this as a updated AE86 when I should look at it as a completely new car, but I just can't look past the boxer engine.

Jimmee1990
22nd September 2011, 01:45 PM
The only reason Subaru's with an exhaust sound the way they do is because of the unequal length headers up to the turbo. Put an equal length set of headers on and it completely changes the sound, you wouldn't recognise it as a Subie at all. Didn't rev very quickly? I drive them all day (Subaru Mechanic) and a standard wrx revs up a lot quicker than any standard 4age i've ever seen.

stefan
23rd September 2011, 08:56 AM
Hmm... this is the first time i've seen the car and must say I won't be buying one, doesn't do it for me at all lol but that's just me, body lines remind me to much or a 370z.
Then again I don't see the point in retro ing a clasic car, holden have failed trying to recreate the Torana and the monaro (to be honest wasn't bad but still)
And the whole boxer motor just doesn't fit to me, to me the ae86 is a classic toyota, where this is a mix of toyota and subaru, but yeah.
Again I'm looking at it as modern day ae86 and realistically I shouldn't, i think they should've left the 86 part out of the car.

THIS IS JUST MY OPINION GUYS LOL PLEASE DON'T BE TO ROUGH ON ME, NO PERSONAL DIG AT ANYONE :cool:

Wataru
25th September 2011, 12:29 PM
Its an open poll I was just giving my 2 cents worth. As I said I only drove the car once and it failed to impress me. And my mates car was a EJ25 N/A, no turbo, I have heard from my mate, who is a diesel mechanic, say that before if you get a decent set of headers it will sound a lot better but he said the burp sound is still there. My mates car only had the rear section of the exhaust done cause he couldn't afford the whole lot. Still made a fully sick sound.

I have know 2 people who have had a Subaru with boxer engines both wrapped their heads. And one is my dad's friend driving an auto Outback.

Who would have thought that a 20 year old engine doesn't rev as quick as a newer and turbocharged engine huh.

I have only drove a Subaru once I don't plan on doing it again. Just my opinion. You probably have driven every model that Subaru has to offer so you would know more on the matter. People are probably going to take your advice over mine. I could care less

Jimmee1990
25th September 2011, 01:49 PM
I didn't mean it as having a dig at you, maybe just poor word choice on my part sorry mate.

willa
25th September 2011, 06:34 PM
Someone needs to 4age one, just saying...

Jacobxxx
26th September 2011, 04:46 PM
Bigport out of an ae82 seca will go perfectly. Even throw a t50 and S series in it.

willa
28th September 2011, 11:43 AM
Bigport out of an ae82 seca will go perfectly. Even throw a t50 and S series in it.

One of a kind gem right there!

slydar
16th October 2011, 11:08 AM
The only reason Subaru's with an exhaust sound the way they do is because of the unequal length headers up to the turbo. Put an equal length set of headers on and it completely changes the sound, you wouldn't recognise it as a Subie at all. Didn't rev very quickly? I drive them all day (Subaru Mechanic) and a standard wrx revs up a lot quicker than any standard 4age i've ever seen.


thats not correct. the sound comes from the altered firing order.

Gunner
16th October 2011, 06:23 PM
thats not correct. the sound comes from the altered firing order.

thats not entirely true, the headers play a huuuuge part of the sound, sure firing 1324, raher than 1432 does have an effect, but not that much, its still a 4 cylinder. good equal length headers and it will sound like any other 4 cylinder, that said if it fired like a normal engine, you wouldnt have the same sound with the offset headers

But go put an exhaust on a gt liberty, it doesn't sound like a wrx.

Anyway, my sources tell me that they will be taking deposits the end of november, when advertising starts

ThatsHowWeRoll
20th October 2011, 09:47 PM
Still a lot of cash to spend on a car...if funds permitted would be unique, that's for sure.

Whether it be wrx, caldina, evo and even s-chassis,or anything 4 pot turbo really...they are all a similar base with pros and cons...and factory, they all are not that fast really. BUT! once enthusiasts like us start tinkering with them, that is where they can come alive! The boxers have proven to be a good base for further development so i think it will work well!! And aftermarket should adapt easy to it. win for us really.

4DRFRK
20th October 2011, 11:42 PM
will replace the commodore with one as a daily most likely in the 2nd gen ... thats it ae86 is where the hearts at and my cash will continue to be thrown

bootheman
1st November 2011, 02:09 PM
Pending Finial design, has to be work suitable.

And I'll wait for the R

slydar
2nd November 2011, 05:24 PM
leaked promo flyer on the HR blog. looks nicer in those pics.

still wont buy one.

zookieboi
7th November 2011, 04:10 AM
I'll decide when I drive the fucker
Then I'll Sell everything and live in it If it's as good as they claim

FoldKing86
18th November 2011, 09:04 AM
For an estimated base model price of $39,990 i will refuse to buy 1 :verysad:

It is claimed here http://86-club.com/ drive away at $43,000 and to me that is just too dame much.

But as most will do, ill wait till i drive it.

So much for affordable sports car.

They best be replacing that 3 with a 2 and the 4 with a 3.

And too think i was considering buying 2 off them :peek:

ae8zn6
22nd November 2011, 10:37 AM
Well, a new corrolla Levin zr manual (which is not the highest model available) is 32k, I dont think they were ever planning to undersell themselves...

I think 40k is pretty reasonable given the general poor value for money available in the current new car market and the current lack of competition. I wouldnt be all that suprised if it was closer to 50k, they just want to keep it well below the EVO/STI price range or they wont sell any.

FoldKing86
22nd November 2011, 10:41 AM
If that's the case Robbo i sure as shit wont be buying 1 brand new.

Base model drive away id be happy with 28,990 or there about, anymore they can kiss my ass.

ae8zn6
22nd November 2011, 01:55 PM
Well for that money you could always buy a Levin SX ;) Im sure that would be *nearly* as cool, lol

In the end of the day all we are doing is guessing, maybe we'll all be suprised and they will sell them for tree fiddy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cn7xfBpZ3M&feature=related), if so everybody wins!

Nikkojoe
22nd November 2011, 03:15 PM
If its going to a celica here, it will probably be around the same cost as previous recent models (from 40-50k).

That said it wont stop you from getting drive away deals cheaper, just have to haggle.... (but probably wont drop 10k unless the car has been sitting in the yard for more than 8months).

hachirusto
27th November 2011, 01:16 PM
Just saw on speed hunters that it is going to simply be called the Toyota 86

HMRacing
27th November 2011, 07:51 PM
http://speedhunters.com/archive/2011/11/26/gallery-gt-gt-toyota-86-first-drive-preview.aspx

After the last photo, I want one!

AJPS
27th November 2011, 08:35 PM
dont like all the subaru shit all over it and in the engine bay - really shame they didnt give it a bit more grunt (with the other cars that are currently available)

and the badge with the boxer pistons is gay

rear tail lights look gay

looks under tyred

apart from that, I really really like it

guess prices will be interesting

Nikkojoe
28th November 2011, 12:25 AM
Some more pics:
http://autoc-one.jp/toyota/report-908981/photo/0075.html

and a video :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPeHaDb36PM

Direct front on shots look wierd, maybe because its soo high and rims aren't poking...

AJPS
28th November 2011, 12:36 AM
Some more pics:
http://autoc-one.jp/toyota/report-908981/photo/0075.html

and a video :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPeHaDb36PM

Direct front on shots look wierd, maybe because its soo high and rims aren't poking...

video was cool

I can see potential under the sky high (seriously how fucking high is it?) and the ex-aurion rims

Are they getting lsds stock?

and when is the release date?

Nikkojoe
28th November 2011, 01:10 AM
Apparently mid 2012 in australia, still don't know what Toyota australia will call it...

Euro spec?
http://www.caradisiac.com/photos-article/Exclusivite-Caradisiac-vous-invite-a-decouvrir-la-Toyota-GT86-74415.htm

EDIT: After seeing that article on The Age website, might be a chance it will be called '86' in Australia, but hard to see given that most will not know what it means...

Guess we will find out soon enough!

HMRacing
28th November 2011, 01:37 PM
These seats are awesome! If I can't get one, I'd settle with just the seats.
http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvcmzzLrHG1qdk4k3o1_500.jpg

And a little photoshop I did.
http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvcmrreRGQ1qdk4k3o1_500.jpg

johl
28th November 2011, 02:07 PM
nice^^^ request same pic with watanabes?

Nicko
28th November 2011, 04:21 PM
fucking cartoon wheels...

This is not a cartoon car. keep the wannabes off them :(

Jacobxxx
28th November 2011, 04:47 PM
Photoshop some Tri Spokes on, 14x8 -15 all round plz

AJPS
28th November 2011, 04:53 PM
fucking cartoon wheels...

This is not a cartoon car. keep the wannabes off them :(

watanabes were cool and around long before the cartoon

Nicko
28th November 2011, 04:55 PM
Uhh, do not belong on FT86...

The usage of "cartoon wheels" was to illustrate the fact that that this is not an AE86.

:)

johl
28th November 2011, 05:36 PM
i think 16inch wata's would look good on it. the standard wheels look too much like something you would get from tyre zone

hachirusto
28th November 2011, 05:59 PM
yea standard wheels dont do the car justice, if they had given a bit of a concave look would have been good, set of concaved forgeline wheels will fix that up though

Nikkojoe
29th November 2011, 12:49 AM
6B7hhG3q5CI

New video

KurtHS
29th November 2011, 08:13 AM
The standard wheels are the worst thing ever, look like Bob Jane spec wheels.

johl
29th November 2011, 04:17 PM
subaru released some info on their version today. mostly the same, same engine too. i wold have thought they would have atleast put a turbo on it with a possibility of awd turbo sti version

ae71
29th November 2011, 05:38 PM
Subaru are having a version? crap, its stock just went down in my book :(



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdae5PTyoj8

cliffy
29th November 2011, 06:28 PM
Don't know why everybody's against the boxer there not a bad engine... Wonder what panda would look like

slydar
6th December 2011, 02:54 PM
im in. but id probably buy a BRZ.

Nicko
6th December 2011, 02:57 PM
Subaru are having a version? crap, its stock just went down in my book :(



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdae5PTyoj8

Pftt, moron

AJPS
6th December 2011, 03:05 PM
my thoughts have changed on it

all great sports cars have great engines

I dont think an NA EJ20 in a toyota is a great engine. Especially not in 2012!

I like it, but I cant LOVE it

Nicko
6th December 2011, 03:08 PM
Its not a fucking EJ20

FoldKing86
6th December 2011, 03:27 PM
Not EJ20 it is a FA20 engine (correct of im wrong) reworked and re-engineered by Yamaha/Toyota and Subaru etc, same engine mounts thou as a ej20 but the rest has had the magic wand passed over it.

147kw is not all that great by today's standards but i feel with 12.5CR & open ecu there is room to improve that somewhat.

johl
6th December 2011, 05:50 PM
toyota did not build this to be a powerhouse. they tried to stay to the roots of what the sprinter was, cheap, light, rwd, n/a. look at our cars. people are stoked with like 80hp

AJPS
6th December 2011, 05:51 PM
I stand corrected about the engine name, but my point remains the same

12.5 is too high to turbo properly

and no one has ever done good things NA with the EJ series.

They will be swapped out for wrx motors and the car will be loved in the US and once again people will lose sight of what the car is about or represents

Its the first car born in the 'internet age' and japan dont necessarily have a head start in parts either. (ie. Japan was making S13 aftermarket stuff for 15 years before china really caught on)

Guess time will tell

Nicko
6th December 2011, 05:52 PM
They are also trying to make it at an affordable entry price...

johl
6th December 2011, 06:27 PM
just read that it is using the subaru pcd of 5x100 which is a shame

Nicko
6th December 2011, 06:34 PM
So what PCD should they be using?

FoldKing86
6th December 2011, 06:41 PM
They are also trying to make it at an affordable entry price...

:DD post #86 LOL


So what PCD should they be using?

4x114.3 of course

FoldKing86
6th December 2011, 06:44 PM
They will be swapped out for wrx motors and the car will be loved in the US and once again people will lose sight of what the car is about or represents



Then we shall label them as out cast's and stone them to DEATH (achmed):soldier:

slydar
6th December 2011, 06:49 PM
yes but. what is more apparent now is the reason for the engine. aside from parts sharing. its packaging.

new cars basically have to have a low CD, for emssions alone, (86 GT is .27.. thats super low!) and short over hangs, as any good sports car should anyway. this doesnt leave a lot of room in the front for a longitudinal engine.

but a boxer is short. so they have managed to keep the weight back, and even more importantly, its LOW.

lowering the CG of a car is almost the most important aspect of good dynamics. this is why you lower your car. this part of the reason race cars have dry sump systems, and its the reason thing like the M3 CSL has a carbon roof etc. CG is everything to a sports car.

before seeing a lot more detail shots etc i wasnt convinced about the platform sharing. if you look at an imprezza, the the engine is way up high (sitting above the front diff)

but this is a dedicated RWD platform, and the layout is very elegant for a production car.

im not saying i love the boxxer but its there for a reason and its going to really make the car special.


also as far as power potential. the boxxer layout doesnt mean it cant make NA power. engine dynamics are to do with internal friction, port design, bore/stroke/rod ratio. there is nothing about having the pistons horizontally opposed that is stopping them getting these actual important things right. boxxer configuration has been used in MANY amazing race cars (both porsche and ferrari as well as others).

AJPS
6th December 2011, 06:55 PM
I understand the porsches and the like can make NA grunt from a boxxer...just the ej has never been used like that - guess this engine is different...

I guess it has its pros and cons

and 5x114.3 would of been better

slydar
6th December 2011, 07:09 PM
im sure they can sort it out. the heads are toyota/yamaha. they should be good, and this is where power is made in an NA engine. the bottom end doesnt barely matter. the bore stroke is 86/86 i think? only other thing is rod ratio and maybe windage. it already makes 200ps at like only 7000 rpm? that pretty f'ing decent considering the emissions targets itd be aimed at.

tuned ones @8000 or 9000 and cams etc will smash the 100hp/L barrier. the DI is going to be a bit tricky but this is the car which will force aftermarket ECU manufacturers to get ontop of it.

FoldKing86
6th December 2011, 07:20 PM
yes 86x86 bore/stroke, ecu is apparently open/unlocked/flashable, who gets access i wouldn't know, maybe need to apply and training through Toyota possible.

Pic going around of a USA mob Crawford & Cobbs already have access to the ecu.

its already nipping 100hp/L in the bum (if you believe factory hp claims), decent intake and exhaust would already tip the 100hp/L, good cams and tune would definitely beat it thou.

AJPS
6th December 2011, 07:33 PM
1220 was the weight right?

Gunner
6th December 2011, 08:13 PM
1210kg dave.

subaru pcd changed in 08 from memory, no longer 5x100, but 5x114.3, since fhi/subaru were bought out by toyota.

No one bothered with NA ej, as the port design was wrong for such things. If you want to know potential power in NA form, look at the h6 platform (6 cyldinder version of this engine) The engine code is FB20 for the new version, and is already available in the my11 subaru's ( not a yami improved version though)

The ecu will be no different to the current subaru ecu's which are all open, want access, download rom raider.

To those that doubt the potential of a boxer engine, research what ALfa Romeo achieved in the late 80's early 90's with tier boxers, 14000rpm anyone?

As for tuning, and stand alone computers, most of the big companies will have a model of ecu, able to control Direct injection by the end of 2012.

From a performance mechanics perspective, I am really excited about this car, we may very well, get some sort of performance industry back, and thriving.

KurtHS
6th December 2011, 09:46 PM
Performance industry won't be back, by the time this comes out all modifications will be illegal.

Can't wait to get a test drive in this thing, I'm sure it'll silence a few haters, or I hope so.

AJPS
7th December 2011, 10:19 AM
thanks to the people who made me feel better about these unknown waters!

sounds like the engine will grow on me

jay70
7th December 2011, 06:27 PM
if i had money i would buy it, since i dont i probably wont even end up driving one

i wish they made a peasant spec one with like a cheaper parts bin engine or less features or something so that less cashed up enthusiasts could get into it. 35k is way too much for me

looks like it will be fun though

Gunner
7th December 2011, 10:06 PM
Performance industry won't be back, by the time this comes out all modifications will be illegal.

Can't wait to get a test drive in this thing, I'm sure it'll silence a few haters, or I hope so.

WRONG, the new laws (for NSW anyway) put almost all power in the hands of the mechanics, who will be able to buy a licence, to certify modifications, rather than engineers doing it (kinda silly imo) only downside is any certification, can not be handed out till EPA have done an inspection, so if mixtures, and noise aren't an issue, its pretty much the same, just easier and cheaper to be legal

Nikkojoe
8th December 2011, 01:32 AM
For those who don't know the toyota engine code yet (don't think ive seen people posting it in this thread yet) is 4U-GSE.

johl
8th December 2011, 12:39 PM
what is the model code on the vin?

Nikkojoe
8th December 2011, 01:01 PM
Im yet to see it, but we do know at least one letter of it.

eddie_d4
8th December 2011, 02:25 PM
I'd buy one if I had the money lol

(OO)SKYLINE(OO)
10th December 2011, 12:17 AM
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/521775.jpg

If it came out like this, but in white :)

The orange is not too bad.

(OO)SKYLINE(OO)
10th December 2011, 12:18 AM
Nice photoshop job too.

letsgohunting
10th December 2011, 07:13 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Jr-iYAtpWM&feature=related

Sounds good - nice and rorty on the top end. Looks super crisp and balanced. I need one.

dangdang
11th December 2011, 10:39 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imLi9V5lomA&feature=share

Gunner
11th December 2011, 04:24 PM
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letsgohunting
11th December 2011, 06:17 PM
oh man... looks so nicely balanced...

Nikkojoe
11th December 2011, 11:44 PM
another video of Ken Gushi drifting (other views)

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johl
20th December 2011, 08:30 AM
really liking the trd options
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/7/3/270515.jpg

Nicko
20th December 2011, 08:38 AM
looks like a mazda from the side :(

Nikkojoe
20th December 2011, 11:29 AM
For those who haven't seen the latest news.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/151848/subaru-brz-officially-confirmed-for-australia/

Should hopefully limit toyota's sale price a little to remain competitive.

jay70
20th December 2011, 08:13 PM
if anyone still plays gt5 they just released the 86gt free for everyone, seems pretty fun to drive and slide

interior looks pretty gammin though

jay70
20th December 2011, 08:51 PM
dont know how to save pics so stole these. looks nicer in beige ;)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6541944389_cd9a01b64d_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6541944643_9645defe02_b.jpg

AJPS
22nd December 2011, 09:21 PM
the trd options are good

AJPS
22nd December 2011, 09:23 PM
but not liking that the brz is coming to aus

reminds me too much of the

barina-swift commo-lexan mismashes of the 90s

Vaughn
13th January 2012, 12:45 PM
dont know it its a re post but performance options
http://speedhunters.com/archive/2012/01/12/behind-the-scenes-gt-gt-tas-2012-the-set-up.aspx

12th pic down

Nikkojoe
14th January 2012, 12:43 AM
Not a repost on here, but pics are old.

Official PDF
http://www.trdparts.jp/english/pdf/News_TAS2012_TRD86x.pdf

and then another video :)

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wideslider
18th January 2012, 10:03 PM
Today I had the pleasure of seeing 2 of the production cars in the flesh, the rear wing on the level 2 car is pretty extreme (similar to the 80 series Supra) but the interior is incredable. Wheels are battler spec...
Subaru is all through the engine bay, (guards, inlet etc) I started it and gave it some limiter. Good boxer note. Level 1 car has key start and level 2 is push button. I'm excited for the track day at Marulan. Will get pics!!!

focus_7
18th January 2012, 10:18 PM
Do you work for Toyota Ben? Where did you see it?

Nikkojoe
20th January 2012, 12:07 PM
Interested in this also! When is the track day? Make sure you get lots of pics :)

Willofan
20th January 2012, 05:07 PM
Invitation only and no cameras allowed.

LordNafe
26th January 2012, 11:28 PM
I have been very excited about this car for a long time. I am definitely planning on buying one new when they are released. I am not a fan of the wheels either, but they are easily changed.
I think 147kw is pretty damn good from a 2l n/a.... I don't expect it to be fast, like my ae86 wasn't.
I don't believe it is under tyred either. We put 215's on out s13's, 14's r32's etc, which weight the same, if not more. Under tyred, no. Under powered, no.
Love the TRD kits, been drooling over them for a while. But that will be big bucks i imagine. quad exhaust is cool though.
Overall, I love it. I'm sure it won't be long before some basic light tune power ups are available. Good intake, good headers, full exhaust. maybe even cams.

Nikkojoe
28th January 2012, 11:39 PM
Some pics from another site, Assume these are the cars mentioned above.
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/8818/viewnm.jpg

4 wheels fit
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/1/1/0/282811.jpg

Gunner
29th January 2012, 01:18 PM
that white one almost looks like an ae111

AJPS
30th January 2012, 10:19 AM
looks good from there

wideslider
30th January 2012, 03:08 PM
That's out the back of work, the black/white Nurburgring car just arrived too in LHD form.

Galant_GT0
30th January 2012, 07:46 PM
Nice idea and a very nice looking car but I think I would prefer the Hyundai Genisis.
**I am wearing my flame suit, lol**

johl
30th January 2012, 08:17 PM
no need for flame suit, they look like a great car. arnt they a 3.5L v6?

Galant_GT0
6th February 2012, 07:00 AM
Yeah, they have a 4cyl and V6 option. Still don't know if we will get them here or not but there is a massive aftermarket scene for them all over the world so maybe some importers might look at bringing them in??

2.0L Turbo Theta 14 – 210 hp (160 kW) (2009-2012)
2.0L Turbo Theta 14 – 271 hp (202 kW) (2013- )
3.8L Lambda V6 – 306 hp (228 kW) (2009-2012)
3.8L Lamda V6 – 345 hp (257 kW) (2013- )

Nicko
6th February 2012, 08:02 AM
*-cough* FT86